appulse

English

Etymology

Latin appulsus

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈæpʌls/

Noun

appulse (plural appulses)

An energetic movement towards or against something
(astronomy) conjunction or occultation
(astronomy) a close approach of two heavenly bodies

Anagrams

papules, upleaps

Latin

Participle

appulse

vocative masculine singular of appulsus

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